Congratulations on getting your braces! We’re here to make your journey to a new smile as smooth as possible. At the start of your treatment, you’ll receive a comprehensive hygiene kit equipped with everything you need to keep your braces and teeth clean. We’ll also guide you on how to navigate eating with braces, providing a detailed list of foods to enjoy and those to avoid. By following these tips, you’ll not only protect your braces but also ensure a faster, healthier path to a beautiful smile!
Your Braces Hygiene Kit
You’re taking the first step toward a beautiful smile, and at E&S Orthodontics, we’re here to support you every step of the way. We encourage you to make the most of your hygiene kit to keep your braces clean and comfortable.
Be sure to check out the videos below for helpful tips on how to use each item, so you can maintain excellent oral hygiene throughout your orthodontic journey!
If we cared about your
smile anymore, we’d adopt it.
Foods
We recommend & avoid
Go for it!
Soft & small
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Mashed Potatoes
- Smoothies
- Ice Cream
- Soft Cookies
- Eggs
- Pasta
- Cheese
- Pancakes
- Soup
- Jell-O
NO-NO!
Hard, chewy, or sticky
- Popcorn
- Nuts
- Caramel
- Hard Candy
- Ice
- Beef Jerky
- Carrots
- Potato Chips
- Apples
- Corn on the Cob
- Sodas
Hard and/or sticky foods may bend wires and loosen glue which leads to broken brackets. Sticky foods may damage the appliance by bending wires and loosening the cement.
Avoid foods high in sugar whenever possible. If you do eat sugary food, eat it at the end of the meal and brush after the end of your meal. When it is not convenient to brush, always rinse your mouth out with water after sugary foods and beverages.
